(Recaps Note: We realize this topic may be a delicate area for some but we find the information very beneficial and worthy of reading and saving. We hope you do as well )Many fear the Death card in tarot. It is the idea of the unknown that shakes us to the core. We can theorize what happens at death, but won’t actually know until our time comes. Experiencing smaller deaths throughout our lifetime prepares us for the final transition from the physical to the eternal.Death itself is a transition from one state to another. It may indicate the death of a state of being, a belief, or a situation. It could portend the ending of a relationship or the actual end of our time on the physical plane. The type of ending can be interpreted in the context of the cards around it. ...

Coping With DeathBy Andrew Pacholyk, MS, L.ACIs There Any Way to Prepare for Death?

(Recaps Note: We realize this topic may be a delicate area for some but we find the information very beneficial and worthy of reading and saving. We hope you do as well )Death has been very close this year. From the sudden loss of my dearest mentor and friend, the passing of my young cousin and godmother to the greatest loss of all, my father. Death has made its presence known.I have learned this year, that there are really no ways to prepare yourself for the moments when it occurs. You can tell yourself it is forthcoming or tries to envision what life would be like without them. You can even prepare your will and estate for such a day, but when the moment arrives, there is no preparation. ...

When we see this world as a hostile place full of problems, where we constantly launch new attacks against a shaky self, it only seems natural for us to be self-protective, and that’s exactly what we do.

We put tremendous amounts of energy into developing and carrying out our plans for defense. Thus, we justify our actions to ward off the possible criticism of others.
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How Much Happier Over the Rainbow?We all have dreams, which include thinking about what life will be like down the road. How much happier we will be when we get our degree, car, home or move to a new location.

We continuously look over the rainbow, as it seems much more appealing than where we are, and what we have now.Understanding it will take hard work, commitment, perseverance and often sacrifice we adjust our daily routine. Instead of going out for coffee we make one at home.
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​​Technology’s Impact On Humanity OMTimes Magazine By James HeimWhy our current technology culture endangers human diversity and freedomAbout 3.8 billion years ago, a type of molecular complexity arose on Earth, which we now call biological life. And for nearly as long these self-replicating structures – having evolved into countless forms – remained the only type of evolving complexities on our planet.This changed about 2.5 million years ago with the advent of the first stone tools. The new type of evolving complexity – which we now call technology – has been key for human development. It isn’t self-replicating – yet. But with our help, it has also evolved into a myriad of forms. ...

6 Attitudes That Breed Financial FailureBy Kentin WaitsFinancial success or failure is often the result of attitudes — both conscious and unconscious — that affect our behavior. No amount of budgeting and self-control can help us when we’re up against ingrained ideas about money management, spending, and debt.If you’re having a tough time shifting your financial behavior, maybe it’s time to change your mind about money. Here are six common attitudes that work against us financially. ​...

6 Ways Greed Is Keeping You PoorBy Paul MichaelGreed is a particularly ugly sin. While there are positive characteristics of pride, or even envy, it's almost impossible to use greed in any way that isn't an insult. It conjures images of fat cat CEOs hoarding millions, while their workers earn minimum wage.

But although Ebenezer Scrooge and his ilk are portrayed as misers with serious money, greed can sometimes make you poor. Here are six examples of the way greed can eat away at your pot of gold.​...

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